The 2012 symposium theme was “linking science and policy for a future with abundant wild salmon.” Over 120 participants representing dozens of private, non-profit, government and tribal entities attended. Check out the 2012 symposium booklet (includes abstracts).
Dr. Bob Lackey (Oregon State University) gave a keynote speech titled “Straight Talk About the Future of Salmon.” Check out Bob Lackey’s Bio and listen to his keynote speech here.
Corinne Smith received national recognition at the 2012 symposium for her contribution to aquatic resource conservation. “Corinne has done so much for habitat conservation and scientific research not only in the Mat-Su Basin, but all of Alaska. Congratulations on a well-deserved award” said National Fish Habitat Partnership Board Chair Kelly Hepler. “On behalf of the National Fish Habitat Board, it is an honor to award her with the 2012 Scientific Achievement Award.” The Scientific Achievement Award honors outstanding achievement in the use of science to improve fish habitat conservation. Corinne spearheaded development of the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership in 2005 and initiated its strategic planning process. Additionally she and Marcus Geist developed a map atlas to prioritize conservation of watersheds in the Mat-Su Basin. Through her leadership and advancement of science applications, the accomplishments of the Partnership have steadily expanded. Congratulations Corinne!
2012 Symposium Presentations
Wednesday, November 7th
Lackey: Keynote – Straight Talk About the Future of Salmon
Krueger: Build-out & Density Study
Delapp: Identifying Priority Managment Informatin Needs Via Landscape Conservation Cooperatives
Shephard: Strategic Conservation in the Mat-Su Borough
Smith: What are Ecosystem Services Worth in the Mat-Su?
Colt: Fiscal Analysis of Alternative Land Use Scenarios in the Mat-Su Borough
Lackey: Unpublished Lessons Learned from the Salmon 2100 Project
Kikuchi: Shallow Groundwater in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska
Curran: Rain, Snow & Ice – Streamflow Drivers in the Susitna River Basin, Alaska
Gracz: Wetland Classification & Mapping of Priority Matanuska-Susitna Borough Watersheds
Thursday, November 8th
Rice: Status of Mat-Su Fish Passage Program
Davis: Assessment of Road Crossing Migration Barriers to Juvenile Pacific Salmon
Smith: Inventory of Salmon & Off-road Vehicle Trail Distribution in the Knik River Public Use Area
Graziano: Off-road Vehicle Stream Crossings – Initial Findings of Impacts on Turbidity Levels & Channel Morphology
Branchflower: Cottonwood Creek Mapping Project
Winnestaffer: McRoberts Creek Fish Habitat Restoration & Trail Maintenance Project
Kaucic: Streambank Restoration Successes Along Private Property on Wasilla & Little Meadow Creeks
Mauger: Steps to Protect Alaska’s Wild Salmon Habitat from Impacts of Thermal Change
Rich: Invasive Aquatic Plant, Elodea, Threatens Alaska’s Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
Smith: Strategies of the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership
Ramage: Juvenile Salmon Use of Knik Arm Estuaries
Hayes: Chinook Salmon Surveys in Northern Cook Inlet, 2000-2012
Gerken: Migratory Pathways & Overwintering Habitat Use by Juvenile Coho Salmon in Big Lake Watershed
Ashline:_Identification of Cold Water Inputs Utilization by Juvenile Coho Salmon in the Big Lake Watershed
2012 Symposium Planning Committee
Frankie Barker, Mat-Su Borough
Amber Bethe, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Janet Curran, U.S. Geological Survey
Catherine Inman, Mat-Su Conservation Services
Katrina Mueller, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Corinne Smith, The Nature Conservancy
Kim Sollien, Great Land Trust
Jessica Speed, The Nature Conservancy
Jessica Winnestaffer, Chickaloon Village Traditional Council
Chuck Kaucic, Wasilla Soil and Water Conservation District
Thank you to the 2012 symposium supporters…
Athabascan Nation Chickaloon Village
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mat-Su Borough
Mat-Su Conservation Services
ConocoPhillips
Wasilla Soil and Water Conservation District
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
U.S. Geological Survey
Wallace Research Foundation
The Nature Conservancy
National Fish Habitat Partnership
Great Land Trust
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
…and our hosts!
Station 61
Grape Tap
Bistro Red Beet
Rick Miller Productions
